Organic & Food Certification Consulting

Organic consultants generate $80,000-$600,000 annually with 75-90% margins.

In 2025, organic and specialty food certifications command premiums.

Revenue from organic certification consulting ($3,000-$25,000), organic system planning ($2,000-$15,000), certification application support ($1,500-$10,000), annual organic inspections ($500-$3,000), specialty certifications (Non-GMO, Fair Trade), and ongoing compliance support ($500-$3,000 monthly).

Successful consultants understand USDA organic and certification standards, implement organic systems and record-keeping, prepare certification applications and documentation, support certification inspections, and maintain ongoing compliance.

Organic farms, food processors, and handlers as clients.

Marketing through organic farming associations, organic certification agencies, sustainable agriculture networks, organic expertise, and certification success rates.